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HOLDING UP: ASU sophomore Christina Zambrana checks her swing during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers in February. ASU was swept by California this past weekend at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Cal takes rare sweep of ASU softball at home

In stark contrast to their road sweep of UCLA a week ago, the ASU softball team dropped three games at home to No. 19 California over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 18, 2010

Pitchers’ duels likely as softball continues Pac-10 play against Cal

Last Sunday, the ASU softball team and No. 5 UCLA combined for just three runs in the third game of ASU’s series sweep.

By Tyler Lockman | April 15, 2010

COOL CUSTOMER: ASU sophomore pitcher Hillary Bach has posted a 17-2 record with a 1.99 ERA in 2010, but she’s also known for using her happy personality to stay calm in the circle. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Bach uses humor to find success in circle

Bach sat down with The State Press recently to talk about her goofy side, as well as how she handles pitching for one of the nation’s top teams.

By Tyler Lockman | April 12, 2010

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: ASU freshman pitcher Sam Parlich threw a complete game in the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win at UCLA on Saturday. ASU swept the Bruins in a three-game series in Westwood for the first time in program history over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps UCLA in historic fashion

Proving they belong among the Pac-10 elite, the No. 9 Sun Devils rocked the Bruins 8-5 on Friday. ASU kept rolling Saturday with a 4-2 win and completed the sweep Sunday, edging out a 2-1 win.

By Tyler Lockman | April 11, 2010

PROTECT THE PLATE: ASU senior infielder Katie Crabb hits a foul ball during the Sun Devils' 14-0 win against Rutgers in February. The Sun Devils are in Los Angeles to take on No. 5 UCLA in a three-game series starting Friday night. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Hitting crucial as softball takes on No. 5 UCLA

Looking at the faces and attitudes of the ASU softball team this week, there’s little sign of a team that lost two out of three games to its in-state rival last weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 8, 2010

Pac-10 softball preview: Washington and UA the best

After one week of Pac-10 softball, no team is without a conference loss. Seven of the conference’s eight teams are ranked in the top 25 and the only team not ranked is still over .500.

By Tyler Lockman | April 5, 2010

RACE TO THE BASE: Freshman second baseman Sam Parlich gets a force out in the Sun Devils’ 12-6 loss to UA on Thursday at home. ASU beat UA 11-1 on Saturday, but lost Sunday, 14-2. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball drops rivalry series to UA

What was expected to be a hard-fought battle between two highly ranked in-state rivals with potent offenses turned out to be a set of blowouts.

By Tyler Lockman | April 4, 2010

FIRE AWAY: ASU sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw across the diamond in the Sun Devils' 12-6 loss to UA on Thursday night at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Blown away: Sun Devils drop Pac-10 opener

With Farrington Stadium filled to capacity and the wind blowing out, the No. 10 ASU softball team opened its Pac-10 schedule Thursday night with a loss to No. 2 UA 12-6.

By Tyler Lockman | April 1, 2010

LOOK OUT: ASU sophomore Jessica Donovan waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers in February. ASU will begin a three-game series with No. 2 UA Thursday night in the Pac-10 opener for both teams. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Rivalry renewed as ASU opens Pac-10 play against UA

ASU opens Pac-10 conference competition Thursday, and the stakes get a lot higher. Seven of the Pac-10’s eight softball teams are ranked in ESPN/USA’s top 25, including No. 1 Washington.

By Tyler Lockman | March 31, 2010

SHE'S SAFE: ASU junior catcher Lacy Goodman slides across home plate in the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers last month. The Sun Devils swept Cal Poly over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Sweep of Cal Poly closes out softball's nonconference schedule

Strong pitching and a big weekend from sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd propelled ASU softball to a sweep of Cal Poly in the No. 11 Sun Devils’ final series before Pac-10 play.

By Tyler Lockman | March 28, 2010

READY TO SCORE: Sophomore infielder Lexi Anderson gets a lead off third base during ASU's 14-0 win over Rutgers Feb. 21 at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball faces Cal Poly in final nonconference tune-up

ASU softball team hits the diamond this weekend for one final tune-up against Cal Poly.

By Tyler Lockman | March 25, 2010

WELL-ROUNDED: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd has blossomed into a triple threat. She is currently leading ASU in batting average, home runs and RBIs while stealing 14 bases and playing solid defense. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Boyd a triple threat in softball’s quest for a title

When Katelyn Boyd first set foot on the field at Farrington Stadium in the fall of 2008, she knew immediately that things had changed.

By Tyler Lockman | March 24, 2010

ARMED AND READY: ASU freshman Sam Parlich gets ready to throw a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 14-0 victory against Rutgers on Feb. 21. The Sun Devils won three games in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball rebounds in Fullerton tournament

On the road for the first time this season, the ASU softball team went 3-2 at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | March 21, 2010

Orsillo named to All-Pac-10 team

ASU women’s basketball senior guard Danielle Orsillo was named to the All-Pac-10 team Wednesday as voted on by the conference’s coaches.

By Gina Mizell | March 10, 2010

READY TO LAUNCH: ASU senior infielder Katie Crabb waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers last month. ASU beat St. Johns 16-0 and Creighton 11-8 Wednesday at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball continues to roll with two victories

With a busy weekend ahead, the No. 10 ASU softball team wrapped up midweek play with two wins Wednesday night, routing St. John’s 16-0 and edging Creighton 11-8.

By Tyler Lockman | March 10, 2010

Pair of wins kicks off busy week for softball

Midweek games, an added game and a rescheduled game have produced a whirlwind week for the ASU softball team.

By Tyler Lockman | March 9, 2010

SPECIAL DELIVERY: ASU freshman Sam Parlich throws a pitch during the Sun Devils' win over Rutgers last month. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Hot hitting powers softball to perfect weekend

After winning Thursday’s warm-up against UC Santa Barbara, the ASU softball team went on to sweep four games in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By Tyler Lockman | March 7, 2010

Softball wins tournament warm-up over UCSB

In a warm-up game for this weekend’s Wilson/DeMarini Invitational, the ASU softball team overpowered UC Santa Barbara 10-2 Thursday night on a game-ending home run.

By Tyler Lockman | March 4, 2010

FOLLOW THROUGH: Junior catcher Lacy Goodman takes a practice swing during a game at Farrington Stadium. ASU will be hosting the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational this weekend in Tempe. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Defense key as softball hosts weekend tournament

With a chance of rain in the forecast, the No. 9 ASU softball team could be facing another wet weekend as it plays six games in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By Tyler Lockman | March 3, 2010

WHACK IT OUTA HERE: Junior outfielder/first baseman Dani Rae Lougheed goes for a hit in last week's game against Rutgers. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball tops South Florida, other two weekend games canceled

Rain and sickness shook up the weekend for the ASU softball team, as unusual conditions saw the Sun Devils play just one game, an 8-7 win over South Florida on Friday.

By Tyler Lockman | February 28, 2010

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